Public Works Landscape Technician — Grounds & Equipment

• Location 9805 Overseas Highway,Marathon, FL, 33050,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 - $28.75 / Hour
• Job Category Public Works
• Employee Type FTR - Full-time Regular
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Operates trucks and trailers.

Operate mowing equipment such as riding mowers, weed eaters, pole saws, chain saws, tractors, skid steers, and similar equipment.

Mowing and trimming of facilities, parks and beaches, and other public areas throughout the City.

Cutback of vegetation and trees within the City's facilities, parks, and beaches.

Routine Maintenance of equipment used to perform daily functions.

Checks equipment and sets out and picks up traffic control devices.

Knowledge of irrigation systems to perform routine maintenance on pressurized and drip irrigation systems.

Assists with Citywide hurricane preparedness including installing hurricane shutters on City buildings.

Loads and unloads materials for City departments.

Pressure washing and maintenance of City's recreation properties.

Performs custodial tasks, i.e., emptying and cleaning waste receptacles though out the City.

Performs a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, e.g., edging, mowing, trimming, waste and litter removal, fertilizing, placing sod, raking, planting.

May be required to work late hours, weekends, and emergency response.

Must be able to respond to emergency and after-hour calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsible for ensuring all work and activities are performed safely and in accordance with City policies.

Perform maintenance and improvements on City buildings, streets and property.

Shovel dirt or sand in making trenches or other excavations.

Clean culverts and catch basins to provide Storm-water systems maintenance.

Other related duties as assigned.

This position may have responsibility or authority, limited to the direction of temporary workers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintenance Technician I is an entry level position. 2 years performing landscaping maintenance and general maintenance experience preferred.

Maintenance Technician II requires applicants to have proficient knowledge of riding mowers, weed eaters, pole saws, chain saws, tractors, skid steers, and similar equipment. Must be able to demonstrate all the skills previously listed. MOT Certified is preferred.

Maintenance Technician III requires all the above plus MOT Certified. Must be able to demonstrate supervisory skills as a crew leader. CDL preferred